Whole 30 Turmeric-Ginger Vegetable Broth
This golden broth is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in your fridge at all times — deeply warming, fragrant, and built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients. Fresh turmeric root and ginger are sautéed with cinnamon, cumin, and black pepper until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible, and that aromatic base carries through every sip. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole pot and helps draw out every bit of flavor from the vegetables before they're strained away. Store-bought broths can be a minefield of added sugars, natural flavors, and other sneaky additives that make label-reading exhausting — making your own means you know exactly what's in it. The result is a rich, jewel-toned liquid that works beautifully as a sipping broth, a soup base, or a cooking liquid for grains and proteins throughout the week. It's the kind of foundational recipe that quietly makes everything else you cook taste better.
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6 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 4 medium carrots, roughly chopped
- 4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh turmeric root, thinly sliced (or 2 tsp ground turmeric)
- 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley (stems and leaves)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 cups cold water
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, turmeric, ginger, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne (if using) and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. Watch closely so the spices and garlic do not scorch.
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